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The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) was formed in 1945 by atomic scientists
from the Manhattan Project who felt that scientists, engineers and other innovators had an ethical
obligation to bring their knowledge and experience to bear on critical national decisions, especially
pertaining to the technology they unleashed - the Atomic Bomb.
Endorsed by 67 Nobel Laureates in chemistry, economics, medicine and physics, FAS addresses a
broad spectrum of issues in carrying out its mission to promote humanitarian uses of science and
technology. FAS members build on an honorable history of insisting that rational, evidence-based
arguments be heard.
Today, FAS continues its exemplary 60-year record of achieving meaningful results in strategic
security with research and education projects in nuclear arms control and global security;
conventional arms transfers; proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; information technology
for human health; and government information policy.
from the Manhattan Project who felt that scientists, engineers and other innovators had an ethical
obligation to bring their knowledge and experience to bear on critical national decisions, especially
pertaining to the technology they unleashed - the Atomic Bomb.
Endorsed by 67 Nobel Laureates in chemistry, economics, medicine and physics, FAS addresses a
broad spectrum of issues in carrying out its mission to promote humanitarian uses of science and
technology. FAS members build on an honorable history of insisting that rational, evidence-based
arguments be heard.
Today, FAS continues its exemplary 60-year record of achieving meaningful results in strategic
security with research and education projects in nuclear arms control and global security;
conventional arms transfers; proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; information technology
for human health; and government information policy.
A Military Guide to Terrorism in the Twenty-First
Century The handbook is a high level terrorism primer that includes an
overview of the history of terrorism, descriptions of terrorist behaviors
and motivations, a review of terrorist group organizations, and the threat
posed to our forces, both in the United States and overseas. Additionally,
itprovides information on the various terrorist groups, the terrorist
planning cycle, operations and tactics, firearms used by terrorists,
improvised explosive devices, conventional munitions used by terrorists,
and a discussion on weapons of mass destruction. The manual is
designed to be used to help train and educate personnel on terrorism
and assist units in recognizing the threat they face in planning for
operations, both in the Continental United States and overseas.
Century The handbook is a high level terrorism primer that includes an
overview of the history of terrorism, descriptions of terrorist behaviors
and motivations, a review of terrorist group organizations, and the threat
posed to our forces, both in the United States and overseas. Additionally,
itprovides information on the various terrorist groups, the terrorist
planning cycle, operations and tactics, firearms used by terrorists,
improvised explosive devices, conventional munitions used by terrorists,
and a discussion on weapons of mass destruction. The manual is
designed to be used to help train and educate personnel on terrorism
and assist units in recognizing the threat they face in planning for
operations, both in the Continental United States and overseas.
CDI - Center for Defense Information
CDI's Terrorism Program is designed to provide
insights, in-depth analysis and facts on the military,
security and foreign policy challenges as the United
States, and the world, faces terrorism. The project
will look at all aspects of fighting terrorism, from
near-term issues of response and defense, to
long-term questions about how the United States
should shape its future international security
strategy.
CDI's Terrorism Program is designed to provide
insights, in-depth analysis and facts on the military,
security and foreign policy challenges as the United
States, and the world, faces terrorism. The project
will look at all aspects of fighting terrorism, from
near-term issues of response and defense, to
long-term questions about how the United States
should shape its future international security
strategy.
General Information about Terrorism
Explosions
Biological Threats
Chemical Threats
Nuclear Blast
Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)
Homeland Security Advisory System
Explosions
Biological Threats
Chemical Threats
Nuclear Blast
Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)
Homeland Security Advisory System
Recent technological advances and ongoing
international political unrest are components of
the increased risk to national security.
international political unrest are components of
the increased risk to national security.
FEMA has more than 2,600 full time employees.
They work at FEMA headquarters in Washington D.C.,
at regional and area offices across the country, the
Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, and
the National Emergency Training Center in
Emmitsburg, Maryland. FEMA also has nearly 4,000
standby disaster assistance employees who are
available for deployment after disasters. Often FEMA
works in partnership with other organizations that
are part of the nation's emergency management
system. These partners include state and local
emergency management agencies, 27 federal
agencies and the American Red Cross.
They work at FEMA headquarters in Washington D.C.,
at regional and area offices across the country, the
Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, and
the National Emergency Training Center in
Emmitsburg, Maryland. FEMA also has nearly 4,000
standby disaster assistance employees who are
available for deployment after disasters. Often FEMA
works in partnership with other organizations that
are part of the nation's emergency management
system. These partners include state and local
emergency management agencies, 27 federal
agencies and the American Red Cross.
CATO Institute Since the September 11 attacks
on New York and Washington, Cato Institute
scholars have published a series of articles
examining various issues, ranging from military
strategy to civil liberties to the economic and
political impact of the attacks.
on New York and Washington, Cato Institute
scholars have published a series of articles
examining various issues, ranging from military
strategy to civil liberties to the economic and
political impact of the attacks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major
operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Since it was founded in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has remained at the forefront of public
health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards,
disabilities, and environmental health threats.
Today, CDC is globally recognized for conducting research and investigations and for its action
oriented approach. CDC applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and responds
to health emergencies—something that distinguishes CDC from its peer agencies.
Working with states and other partners, CDC provides a system of health surveillance to monitor
and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism), implement disease prevention strategies,
and maintain national health statistics. CDC also guards against international disease transmission,
with personnel stationed in more than 25 foreign countries.
operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Since it was founded in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has remained at the forefront of public
health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards,
disabilities, and environmental health threats.
Today, CDC is globally recognized for conducting research and investigations and for its action
oriented approach. CDC applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and responds
to health emergencies—something that distinguishes CDC from its peer agencies.
Working with states and other partners, CDC provides a system of health surveillance to monitor
and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism), implement disease prevention strategies,
and maintain national health statistics. CDC also guards against international disease transmission,
with personnel stationed in more than 25 foreign countries.
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) Founded in 1996, the
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is the leading academic institute for
counter-terrorism in the world, facilitating international cooperation in the global struggle against
terrorism. ICT is an independent think tank providing expertise in terrorism, counter-terrorism,
homeland security, threat vulnerability and risk assessment, intelligence analysis and national
security and defense policy.
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is the leading academic institute for
counter-terrorism in the world, facilitating international cooperation in the global struggle against
terrorism. ICT is an independent think tank providing expertise in terrorism, counter-terrorism,
homeland security, threat vulnerability and risk assessment, intelligence analysis and national
security and defense policy.
The Counter-Terrorism Page Since 1995
The Counter-Terrorism Page has been a resource to
those studying Terrorism. Our approach is to be free
from hyperbole and hype, and focused on
presenting the tools and information that is sought
by professionals and academics. Unaffiliated with
any government or NGO, we attempt to provide a
balanced resource. The only objective is to provide
an environment that stimulates a spirited,
thoughtful, and balanced context to examine
terrorism. Not to point out the virtues or failings of
any individual or group.
The Counter-Terrorism Page has been a resource to
those studying Terrorism. Our approach is to be free
from hyperbole and hype, and focused on
presenting the tools and information that is sought
by professionals and academics. Unaffiliated with
any government or NGO, we attempt to provide a
balanced resource. The only objective is to provide
an environment that stimulates a spirited,
thoughtful, and balanced context to examine
terrorism. Not to point out the virtues or failings of
any individual or group.
Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) The Center for Nonproliferation Studies
(CNS) strives to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by training the next
generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis. CNS at
the Monterey Institute of International Studies is the largest nongovernmental organization in the
United States devoted exclusively to research and training on nonproliferation issues.
(CNS) strives to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by training the next
generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis. CNS at
the Monterey Institute of International Studies is the largest nongovernmental organization in the
United States devoted exclusively to research and training on nonproliferation issues.
RAND Corporation For over 30 years, RAND has been a world leader in terrorism research
and analysis. As a public service, RAND disseminates all unclassified research as printed
documents or online. Much of this research is managed by the Homeland Security program of RAND
Infrastructure, Safety, and Environment.
and analysis. As a public service, RAND disseminates all unclassified research as printed
documents or online. Much of this research is managed by the Homeland Security program of RAND
Infrastructure, Safety, and Environment.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Today,
the FBI is part of a vast national and international
campaign dedicated to defeating terrorism. Working
hand-in-hand with partners in law enforcement,
intelligence, the military, and diplomatic circles, our
job is to neutralize terrorist cells and operatives
here in the U.S. and to help dismantle terrorist
networks worldwide.
the FBI is part of a vast national and international
campaign dedicated to defeating terrorism. Working
hand-in-hand with partners in law enforcement,
intelligence, the military, and diplomatic circles, our
job is to neutralize terrorist cells and operatives
here in the U.S. and to help dismantle terrorist
networks worldwide.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization ((NATO) The Alliances 1999 Strategic Concept
already identified terrorism as one of the risks affecting NATOs security. The Alliances response to
September 11, however, saw NATO engage actively in the fight against terrorism, launch its first
operations outside Europe and begin a far-reaching transformation of its capabilities.
already identified terrorism as one of the risks affecting NATOs security. The Alliances response to
September 11, however, saw NATO engage actively in the fight against terrorism, launch its first
operations outside Europe and begin a far-reaching transformation of its capabilities.
Department of Homeland Security The National Strategy for Homeland Security and the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 served to mobilize and organize our nation to secure the homeland
from terrorist attacks. This exceedingly complex mission requires a focused effort from our entire
society if we are to be successful. To this end, one primary reason for the establishment of the
Department of Homeland Security was to provide the unifying core for the vast national network of
organizations and institutions involved in efforts to secure our nation. In order to better do this and
to provide guidance to the 180,000 DHS men and women who work every day on this important task,
the Department developed its own high-level strategic plan. The vision and mission statements,
strategic goals and objectives provide the framework guiding the actions that make up the daily
operations of the department.
Homeland Security Act of 2002 served to mobilize and organize our nation to secure the homeland
from terrorist attacks. This exceedingly complex mission requires a focused effort from our entire
society if we are to be successful. To this end, one primary reason for the establishment of the
Department of Homeland Security was to provide the unifying core for the vast national network of
organizations and institutions involved in efforts to secure our nation. In order to better do this and
to provide guidance to the 180,000 DHS men and women who work every day on this important task,
the Department developed its own high-level strategic plan. The vision and mission statements,
strategic goals and objectives provide the framework guiding the actions that make up the daily
operations of the department.
9-11 Commission The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, an
independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of
President George W. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the
circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for
and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide
recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.
independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of
President George W. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the
circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for
and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide
recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.
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Economic Costs to the
United States Stemming
From the 9/11 Attacks
Strategic Insights, Volume I,
Issue 6 (August 2002)
United States Stemming
From the 9/11 Attacks
Strategic Insights, Volume I,
Issue 6 (August 2002)
Strategic Insights is a monthly electronic
journal produced by the Center for
Contemporary Conflict at the Naval
Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.
The views expressed here are those of the
author(s) and do not necessarily represent
the views of NPS, the Department of
Defense, or the U.S. Government.
journal produced by the Center for
Contemporary Conflict at the Naval
Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.
The views expressed here are those of the
author(s) and do not necessarily represent
the views of NPS, the Department of
Defense, or the U.S. Government.
by Robert Looney
Introduction
Like all major disasters, natural or manmade,
the terrorist attacks of September 11 resulted
in a tragic loss of life and destruction of
property, as well as short-term disruption of
economic activity. In addition, because of the
size and premeditated nature of the attack,
there are likely to be more lasting effects in
some industries and segments of the U.S.
economy.
Conceptually, the economic costs to the
United States stemming from the 9/11
terrorist attacks can be broken down into
several categories, largely depending on their
nature (direct and indirect) and on the time
period examined (immediate, short-term,
medium-term and long-term). Those costs
that are short run and direct are clearly the
easiest to identify and measure. Estimates
covering longer periods of time and focused
mainly on indirect costs require numerous
assumptions concerning counterfactuals and
hence are on less firm ground. Another area
of controversy involves the anthrax scare
following the attacks. The estimates below
treat this as a separate event, although in
some of the indirect cost estimates this factor
may have had an influence.
Immediate and Short Term Direct
Impacts
The September 11 attacks inflicted casualties
and material damages on a far greater scale
than any other terrorist aggression in recent
history. Lower Manhattan lost approximately
30 percent of its office space and a number of
businesses ceased to exist. Close to 200,000
jobs were destroyed or relocated out of New
York City, at least temporarily. The destruction
of physical assets was estimated in the
national accounts to amount to $14 billion for
private businesses, $1.5 billion for state and
local government enterprises and $0.7 billion
for federal enterprises. Rescue, cleanup and
related costs have been estimated to amount
to at least $11 billion for a total direct cost of
$27.2 billion.
Immediate and Short Term Indirect
Impacts
Immediately after the attacks, leading forecast
services sharply revised downward their
projections of economic activity. The
consensus forecast for U.S. real GDP growth
was instantly downgraded by 0.5 percentage
points for 2001 and 1.2 percentage points for
2002. The implied projected cumulative loss
in national income... Read the rest of this
article
Like all major disasters, natural or manmade,
the terrorist attacks of September 11 resulted
in a tragic loss of life and destruction of
property, as well as short-term disruption of
economic activity. In addition, because of the
size and premeditated nature of the attack,
there are likely to be more lasting effects in
some industries and segments of the U.S.
economy.
Conceptually, the economic costs to the
United States stemming from the 9/11
terrorist attacks can be broken down into
several categories, largely depending on their
nature (direct and indirect) and on the time
period examined (immediate, short-term,
medium-term and long-term). Those costs
that are short run and direct are clearly the
easiest to identify and measure. Estimates
covering longer periods of time and focused
mainly on indirect costs require numerous
assumptions concerning counterfactuals and
hence are on less firm ground. Another area
of controversy involves the anthrax scare
following the attacks. The estimates below
treat this as a separate event, although in
some of the indirect cost estimates this factor
may have had an influence.
Immediate and Short Term Direct
Impacts
The September 11 attacks inflicted casualties
and material damages on a far greater scale
than any other terrorist aggression in recent
history. Lower Manhattan lost approximately
30 percent of its office space and a number of
businesses ceased to exist. Close to 200,000
jobs were destroyed or relocated out of New
York City, at least temporarily. The destruction
of physical assets was estimated in the
national accounts to amount to $14 billion for
private businesses, $1.5 billion for state and
local government enterprises and $0.7 billion
for federal enterprises. Rescue, cleanup and
related costs have been estimated to amount
to at least $11 billion for a total direct cost of
$27.2 billion.
Immediate and Short Term Indirect
Impacts
Immediately after the attacks, leading forecast
services sharply revised downward their
projections of economic activity. The
consensus forecast for U.S. real GDP growth
was instantly downgraded by 0.5 percentage
points for 2001 and 1.2 percentage points for
2002. The implied projected cumulative loss
in national income... Read the rest of this
article
Tatalovich & Associates - Tatalovich & Associates is a full service security, investigation
and consulting firm which was founded in 1968 as Tatt Companies International. While most firms
offer one or the other service, Tatalovich is unique in that our associates are both investigators
and security experts. We provide professional representation and specialized expertise
encompassing a wide range of diverse services. We are committed to a thirty three year tradition of
providing personalized service to achieve our client's personal, business and corporate needs. As
a mid-sized firm, Tatalovich & Associates is committed to providing quality services throughout the
Continental United States and select foreign countries. We have positioned the firm to meet the
complex technical and electronic challenges of the twenty-first century. While we are large enough
to offer full diversity, we are small enough to maintain a personal relationship with our clients. We
are committed to using our talent, resources, and over one hundred ninety years of combined
experience in seeking the truth and presenting the facts.
and consulting firm which was founded in 1968 as Tatt Companies International. While most firms
offer one or the other service, Tatalovich is unique in that our associates are both investigators
and security experts. We provide professional representation and specialized expertise
encompassing a wide range of diverse services. We are committed to a thirty three year tradition of
providing personalized service to achieve our client's personal, business and corporate needs. As
a mid-sized firm, Tatalovich & Associates is committed to providing quality services throughout the
Continental United States and select foreign countries. We have positioned the firm to meet the
complex technical and electronic challenges of the twenty-first century. While we are large enough
to offer full diversity, we are small enough to maintain a personal relationship with our clients. We
are committed to using our talent, resources, and over one hundred ninety years of combined
experience in seeking the truth and presenting the facts.
Henley-Putnam University - Henley-Putnam University is a leading educational institution in
the field of Strategic Security. Henley-Putnam's degrees in Intelligence, Protection, and Terrorism
and Counterterrorism Studies prepare law enforcement, military, intelligence community, and
private industry professionals with the network, skills, and insights to advance in their careers and
protect the future. Henley-Putnam, an accredited member of DETC, offers Online BS/MS Degree
Programs. For more information on Henley-Putnam University, call 888-852-8746 or visit us online at
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the field of Strategic Security. Henley-Putnam's degrees in Intelligence, Protection, and Terrorism
and Counterterrorism Studies prepare law enforcement, military, intelligence community, and
private industry professionals with the network, skills, and insights to advance in their careers and
protect the future. Henley-Putnam, an accredited member of DETC, offers Online BS/MS Degree
Programs. For more information on Henley-Putnam University, call 888-852-8746 or visit us online at
http://www.henley-putnam.edu/.
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BJ Smith Consulting is Boston-based and offers on-site antiterrorism and counterterrorism
training throughout the northeastern US and beyond.
training throughout the northeastern US and beyond.
HomelandSecurityDegree.org - Homeland Security Degree was created by Carl Francis.
There are many people who have a passion for Homeland Security like myself, and I have created
this site to help those looking for a career get started. As someone who has been in the field for
almost 10 years, I have compiled a great deal of research regarding career options and schools
that offer homeland security programs. To my knowledge, there is no other site on the internet
provides unbiased non-profit information related to becoming involved in homeland security. The
lack of available information was my motivation to create this site. I encourage you to explore my
website, gain a better understanding of the field, and use this information to pursue your own
career and/or education in homeland security.
There are many people who have a passion for Homeland Security like myself, and I have created
this site to help those looking for a career get started. As someone who has been in the field for
almost 10 years, I have compiled a great deal of research regarding career options and schools
that offer homeland security programs. To my knowledge, there is no other site on the internet
provides unbiased non-profit information related to becoming involved in homeland security. The
lack of available information was my motivation to create this site. I encourage you to explore my
website, gain a better understanding of the field, and use this information to pursue your own
career and/or education in homeland security.
EmergencyManagementDegree.com - was prepared by Audrey Banks in 2011 with the
intent to help students who are interested in taking up a course in emergency management and
disaster management. This website has information on these degrees, about the field in general, a
list of colleges and links to get more information on the colleges, the courses they offer, the
salaries of emergency management professionals, and the career options after the degree is
completed. Most of this information is available on the internet in different locations. We have only
collected the information and made it more categorized for better helping of the students who wish
to take up the courses.
intent to help students who are interested in taking up a course in emergency management and
disaster management. This website has information on these degrees, about the field in general, a
list of colleges and links to get more information on the colleges, the courses they offer, the
salaries of emergency management professionals, and the career options after the degree is
completed. Most of this information is available on the internet in different locations. We have only
collected the information and made it more categorized for better helping of the students who wish
to take up the courses.